Is Essa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Essa as a registered charity (number SC031877) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Essa's charity number?

Essa's charity number is SC031877. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC031877?

Search SC031877 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Essa have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Essa. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Essa?

Essa's website listed in our register data is http://www.essa-scottishart.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Registered charity · No. SC031877Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)City of Edinburgh

Essa

Essa is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.

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Quick answer

Essa is listed as a registered charity (number SC031877) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £26,407 (year ending 2025-05-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Essa?

Registered charity number: SC031877
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31): £26,407
Website: www.essa-scottishart.com

What does Essa do?

We have three member societies being the Society of Scottish Artists, the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour and Visual Arts Scotland. Our role is to lease the Royal Scottish Academy galleries ('RSA') from the National Galleries of Scotland to facilitate the holding of exhibitions in the RSA by the member societies.

What causes is Essa registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Essa yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Essa is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Essa?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Essa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Essa as a registered charity (number SC031877) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Essa's charity number?: Essa's charity number is SC031877. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC031877?: Search SC031877 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Essa do?: We have three member societies being the Society of Scottish Artists, the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour and Visual Arts Scotland. Our role is to lease the Royal Scottish Academy galleries ('RSA') from the National Galleries of Scotland to facilitate the holding of exhibitions in the RSA by the member societies.
Does Essa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Essa. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Essa?: Essa's website listed in our register data is http://www.essa-scottishart.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.